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A Few Facts About Mental Health

Mental Health In Britain

In Britain today, one in four of the adults you walk past in the street, chat to at work or sit beside on the bus are struggling with their emotions to the extent that they could be diagnosed with a psychological disorder.

An even greater number of people will be struggling with other forms of psychological distress. Twice as many people are affected by these difficulties than by diabetes, heart disease, strokes, cancer and lung disease combined.

The vast majority of people who suffer from physical health problems will receive treatment. Yet two-thirds of people with mental health problems, the most common being anxiety and depression, will not.

It is particularly sad because many effective, evidence-based psychological treatments exist for those who need them. Some of these up to date approaches can be found on my website.